Village of Somerset fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Somerset? Yes. The Village of Somerset requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $115 ($90 + $25 administrative) source
- How to apply
- Call 715-386-5410 source
Still being confirmed with Somerset: Where is the Somerset fence permit submitted (village hall or the inspector), and what phone should be called? (Inspector phone shown is from the Hammond village page.)
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Somerset
- Complete the Village Fence Permit form: owner name, phone, mailing address, parcel or street address, fence type, height, length, and a sketch with dimensions.
- Sign and date it and include the $115 fee.
- The form names the Building Inspector as issuer but gives no submission address; call before sending.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $115 with application
Who to contact
Brian Wert
Building Inspector (Brian Wert Inspection Agency)
- Phone
- 715-386-5410
- Address
- Village of Somerset, 110 Spring St, PO Box 356, Somerset, WI 54025
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What to submit
- Fence permit form
- Sketch of fence location with dimensions
- $115 fee
Other rules to know
- Town of Somerset still exists separately (county zoning).
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Village of Somerset, WI?
Yes. The Village of Somerset requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Somerset?
$115 ($90 + $25 administrative).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Somerset?
Complete the Village Fence Permit form: owner name, phone, mailing address, parcel or street address, fence type, height, length, and a sketch with dimensions. Sign and date it and include the $115 fee. The form names the Building Inspector as issuer but gives no submission address; call before sending. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Somerset (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Somerset?
Brian Wert, Building Inspector (Brian Wert Inspection Agency). Phone 715-386-5410.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Somerset's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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